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Redcliffe and Caboolture Hospital Libraries

The Redcliffe Hospital Library and the Caboolture Hospital Library support Metro North Hospital and Health staff based at Redcliffe, Caboolture and Kilcoy Hospitals plus the Woodford Correctional Centre.

The Service has a strong online component to ensure equity of access for patrons across the four sites. The professional Health Librarian assists all staff in the provision of quality patient focused care by utilising high-level skills to source quality, evidence-based clinical and management information. In addition to the online resources, both Libraries maintain small borrowing and reference (not for loan) collections of core texts.

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Librarian
Redcliffe and Caboolture Hospital Libraries

Education Centre
LMB 1 Redcliffe Qld 4020

P: 07 3883 7726 E: redcablibrary@health.qld.gov.au

NUC: QRH

Caboolture Library

Caboolture Hospital Library

Redcliffe Hospital Library

Library Brochure

Finding Information

Finding Information and Literature Searches
The Librarian’s expertise centres on health information and can undertake searching on your behalf. Access to a vast range of databases is provided via CKN. You can boost your search skills by participating in training; to get you started on your topic access the Queensland Health Libraries Subject Guides and utilise EndNote referencing software.

Ebooks and Ejournals

Full Text Online – Journals and Ebooks
The QH Libraries Websites hosts a range of full-text ebooks and journals. Search by full book or journal title or for a single article title. If you are after something that is not readily available, request the Librarian to get it for you (a cost-centre may be required for certain items). Patrons are encouraged to undertake training in the use of these resources.

24/7 Online Access - You Must Register

Queensland Health Libraries

** For 24/7 access from any Internet connected device, make sure you register for both services on a QH computer at work.

Training and Education

Information literacy training is a major role of the Library Service ie how to find and utilise information effectively. Training includes utilisation of CKN, databases and online resources, how to find information, how to conduct literature searches, and, utilising evidence-based resources. The Librarian is able to provide goup or 1:1 training by appointment.

Exam supervision may also be provided on request.

Digital Health

The Libraries have a major role in the roll out of digital health. The Librarian sits on the Digital Transformation Committee and the Health Information Committee at Redcliffe and also when operational at Caboolture.

Metro North Health - Digital Health

The Library maintains a monthly SDI service that is forwarded to the lead of Health Information Management.